This era marks the transformation of warfare from medieval formations to disciplined pike and shot systems. Whether you're refighting the Italian Wars, storming castles in the English Civil War, or commanding regiments in the Thirty Years War, this hub collects rules, army guides, campaigns, and downloads tailored to the rich military evolution between 1491 and 1700 CE.

Explore the dynamics of:
  • ⚔ Renaissance Warfare — Swiss vs Landsknechts, Pike squares, early handguns
  • 🏰 English Civil War — Cavalry clashes, artillery, and sieges
  • 🔥 Thirty Years War — Religion, alliances, and battlefield reforms
  • 🌍 Colonial conflicts — New World skirmishes, arquebus vs bow
  • 🎖 Restoration & Late 1600s — Line infantry, volley fire, professional armies
Use the internal links to jump into scenario packs, rules comparisons, terrain setups, and army suggestions — from 6mm pike blocks to 28mm musketeers. This period is ideal for fans of tactical formations, unreliable gunpowder weapons, and battlefield chaos.
Click here for English Civil War articles 
Click here for the Portuguese Restoration War
Click here for Renaissance Italy for Wargamers 
Click here for Wargaming the Thirty Years War